When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.

If you think taking care of yourself is selfish, change your mind. If you don't, you're simply ducking your responsibilities.

I knew there was a way out. I knew there was another kind of life because I had read about it. I knew there were other places, and there was another way of being.

The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.

Don't waste a single second. Just move forward as fast as you can, and go for it.

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.